Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S71 · Barnsley
211
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
S74 · Barnsley
127
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Hoyland has less crime — 127 vs 211 incidents in April 2026.
Barnsley recorded notably higher crime than Hoyland in April 2026 — 211 vs 127 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30), while Hoyland has more Vehicle crime (23). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hoyland recorded fewer crimes than Barnsley — 127 vs 211 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Barnsley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barnsley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hoyland had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Hoyland recorded fewer total crimes (127 vs 211).